1. |
Finally Functioning
03:50
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(Announcer 1)
In a 1950s America that never was…
In a space-age future that will never be…
Two robot brothers, Inkwell and NukLeon, emerge from Standby to bring joy and hope to a dying world.
In RetroSight they are… The MELODIBOTS
(NukLeon)
I got metal skin, my veins are cold
Core is charged, all systems go
Waiting for a sign if it takes all night
Cus I wanna get going by doing it right
I feel like I’ve been at it couple times before
But my chronometer reads just one day old
Looking in the mirror, what do I see?
Bright white eyes looking back at me.
Listen to me brother, listen to me well
I feel like I’ve broken off an evil witch’s spell
All I know’s that I’m a robot that can dance and sing
So it looks like I’m finally functioning
I got memories up inside my head
(In a 1950s America that never was)
And I don’t rightly know what to make of it
(In a space-age future that will never be)
Interstellar pirates, cities in the sky
(Two robot brothers, Inkwell and NukLeon)
I miss them but I don’t know how or why
(Bring joy and hope to a dying world!)
I’m f-f-feeling like a movie I ain’t never seen
I recognize the pictures on the silver screen
But who’s the main cat who’s running the show?
Man, I tell ya, I just don’t know
Listen to me brother, listen to me well
I feel like I’ve broken off an evil witch’s spell
All I know’s that I’m a robot that can dance and sing
So it looks like I’m finally functioning
(Inkwell)
What’s the racket?
What is happening out there?
I’ve waited too long
For someone to come
Take everything away!
I hope it’s nothing
Cus I ain’t finished preparations yet
There’s only one thing
I would it to be
And I won’t hold my breath
(NukLeon)
Listen to me brother, listen to me well
I feel like I’ve broken off an evil witch’s spell
All I know’s that I’m a robot that can dance and sing
(Inkwell)
Well it looks like your finally functioning!
(NukLeon)
Listen to me brother, listen to me well
I feel like I’ve broken off an evil witch’s spell
All I know’s that I’m a robot that can dance and sing
(Both)
So it looks like we’re finally functioning
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2. |
Merrier
04:07
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(Inkwell)
Knock on the door like a half-dead swindler
Who’s to say if I’m right or wrong?
I heard a cry from a side-car motivator
I had to ask about the cost
She got a call from her long-lost sister but she
Couldn’t pay the imagin’ry toll
Rock N’ Roll don’t give no apologies so
I’ll just pretend like I don’t know
(All)
Used to say that I couldn’t be merrier
Who’s to say that I won’t be the merrier?
(NukLeon)
Won’t be the merrier...
Everybody wants to know, waiting, watching, by it goes
Not ever gonna say a word
Silver platter, serve it up, waiting for someone to fill the cup
Boy I tell ya, better start to dig through the dirt
I’m no dictionary, I’m a mechanical anthropology
(All)
Chase your tail, chase them ghosts!
(NukLeon)
Rock N’ Roll don’t give no apologies so
I’ll just pretend like I don’t know
(All)
Used to say that I couldn’t be merrier
Who’s to say that I won’t be the merrier?
Used to say that I couldn’t be merrier
Now I feel like I won’t be the merrier
(Inkwell)
Won’t be the merrier….
(Announcer 2)
Ladies and gentlemen, this attraction just might be the death of you!
Please keep your hands to yourself and prepare for a nightmare of a ride!
(All)
Used to say that I couldn’t be merrier
Who’s to say that I won’t be the merrier?
Used to say that I couldn’t be merrier
Now I know that I won’t be the merrier
Won’t be the merrier!
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3. |
Vertices
04:09
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(Both)
Hum-buh huh huh
Hum-buh huh huh
(NukLeon)
I feel like I’ve been here before
Didn’t think I could hurt like this anymore
Those three years were hard on me
But to you, I suppose, they were just a dream
(Both)
There’s incessant bells ringing inside my head
When you’re with someone else and then with me again
Make up your mind, don’t take your sweet time, please
(Inkwell)
I’ve been up, I’ve been down, that’s not new
But my head spun around when I was with you
Then it broke, took a turn, woe is me
You made me one of three vertices
(Both)
There’s incessant bells ringing inside my head
When you’re with someone else and then with me again
Make up your mind, don’t take your sweet time, please
You told me not to concern myself with what I had learned
But when you’re laughing with him, I know my choices are slim
(Inkwell)
It’s hurting my pride, I know I’m rusting inside
(NukLeon)
He knows he’s rusting inside
(Both)
We know we’re rusting inside!
I can’t stay, standing by, shutting down, wasting time
I’ll get you out of my head, fill it with circuits instead
Bet it all, set of hearts, game was rigged from the start
I gave it all that I got, but failed to outstack the odds
Not some toy, not some game, I can’t win, I won’t play
I need someone just for me, I won’t just be one of three
So now I’m moving on, so just leave me alone
You’ve changed (You’ve changed)
You’ve changed (You’ve changed)
You’ve changed!
Hum-buh huh huh
Hum-buh huh huh
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4. |
The Wastes
04:04
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(Inkwell)
I’ve been wand’ring The Wastes
A barren and desolate place
The diner’s crumbling in
And the drive-in’s as dirty as sin
(NukLeon)
I’ve been wand’ring The Wastes
Once fine, but now defaced
There’s no oasis to let
Me rest my weary head
(Both)
I’m looking for a light
Not one from an atom-bomb’s glare
But someone for me to hold tight
And I’ll wander until I find her standing there
But til then
(Inkwell)
I’ll be wand’ring The Wastes
(NukLeon)
Pray you don’t have to the same
(Both)
Whatever you do, don’t you start
Wand’ring the wastes of your heart
(Inkwell)
Darling, I am looking for a light
But not one from any atom-bomb’s bright red glare
But someone for me to hold tight
And I’ll wander these Wastes until I find her
Standing right there
(NukLeon)
But til then I’ll be wand’ring The Wastes
(Inkwell)
Pray you don’t have to the same
(Both)
Lest you find a reason to start
Wand’ring the wastes of your heart
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5. |
Turning Point
00:33
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(NukLeon)
I'm steppin' out tonight
Going to leave this all behind
I'm steppin' out tonight
If you wanna tag along
That would be just fine
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6. |
Steppin' Out
03:42
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(NukLeon)
Well I just feel so sick and tired of feeling broken down
Cus I got all these Memories that I can do without
And everytime I turn around, another sight just brings me down
Living with these songs inside my mind
But I ain’t sticking ‘round no more
Now’s the time
(Both)
I’m steppin’ out tonight!
Gonna leave it all behind!
I’m steppin’ out tonight!
If you wanna tag along that’d be just fine
That would be just fine
(Inkwell)
Well there’s just so much to do in the world out there
And I think I know just the place to lose our thoughts and cares
Let’s hit the road to Automa, a place that all the robots love
I’d say it’s a paradise alright
Say goodbye to all our fright
And tell our doubt
(Both)
I’m steppin’ out tonight!
Gonna leave it all behind!
I’m steppin’ out tonight!
If you wanna tag along that’d be just fine
That would be just fine
(The Melodibots and the Derelict Chorus)
Let’s take some time away from this dusty scene
Maybe find out who we’re supposed to be
(Both)
If you look up the stars are out
With melodies flowing throughout the streets
Let’s out of mind, out of sight
The city lights are shining bright
There ain’t no doubt
(MB and DC)
We’re steppin’ out tonight!
Gonna leave it all behind!
We’re steppin’ out tonight!
If you wanna tag along that’d be just fine
That would be just fine
Steppin’ out tonight
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7. |
Swing With Me
04:44
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(Inkwell)
Welcome to the city that don’t need sleep
It runs by our design
Everybody here has a heart of gold
And they’re all friends of mine
Welcome to the world that we create
It’s quite a sight to see
We’re here for a good time and a long time
So everybody swing with me!
Once upon a time, a process crossed our minds
We had a thought that every bot is worth another’s time
So we all gather here to share our joys and fears
We’re made for life, and life’s what you make
So loosen up those gears!
(Both)
Cus nobody throws a party like us bots!
(Inkwell)
Stay up til we see the sun!
(NukLeon)
Just swap your core when the dancing’s done!
(Both)
Nobody throws a romp like robots
(Inkwell)
If ya think you’ve got what it takes
(NukLeon)
Just come find us and we will say
(Both)
Welcome to the city that don’t need sleep
It runs by our design
Everybody here has a heart of gold
And they’re all friends of mine
Welcome to the world that we create
It’s quite a sight to see
We’re here for a good time and a long time
So everybody swing with me!
(Inkwell)
In here we’re safe from all the dangers lurking
It’s a shielded bubble and it’s charged with lightning
So we don’t have to worry ‘bout the ghouls and raiders
Ain’t no-one getting in here who don’t belong
(NukLeon)
Gotta feeling that you belong!
(Both)
Cus nobody throws a party like us bots!
(Inkwell)
Stay up til we see the sun!
(NukLeon)
Just swap your core when the dancing’s done!
(Both)
Nobody throws a romp like robots
(Inkwell)
If ya think you’ve got what it takes
(Both)
Jump right in, everybody get crazy!
(Dr. K.Takahashi)
人類による科学の進歩は限りない可能性を秘めている。
その進歩の中でも輝かしい成果を見せているのは作業の自動化だ。
機械は自動化を施された作業は容易く行い、とても良い人類のパートナーと言っても過言ではない。
しかも最近の機械を「ほぼ人間だ」と言い張るものも現れる。
機械の思考や妄想の進歩、恐怖や愛の感情の探知が可能になれば人間を置き換える存在になるかもしれない。
逆に我らが機械と化す可能性もありえる。
(Both)
*Unintelligible scatting*
(Both)
Welcome to the city that don’t need sleep
It runs by our design
Everybody here has a heart of gold
And they’re all friends of mine
Welcome to the world that we create
It’s quite a sight to see
We’re here for a good time and a long time
So everybody swing with me!
(Inkwell)
Come along and swing with me
(NukLeon)
Don’t forget to grab your extra cores at the door!
(Inkwell)
Come join the robots!
(Both)
And swing with me!
Swing with me!
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8. |
Lovin' Weather
03:41
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(NukLeon)
I’ve got that Springtime feeling
And my head is reeling
I visualize us two together
You know the sun is shining
And my temp is rising
It’s gotta be that lovin’ weather
The birds in harmony with your laughter
It’s seventy degrees of happily-ever-after
When there’s chance of rain you’ll pull me out of my slum
The sunshine in your hair makes my circuits buzz
Makes my circuits buzz, buzz, buzz
And now no other matters
Cus you’re the gal I’m after
The past is in the past
We’ll let it die
The sky is blue, the grass is green
But the best things have to be
Lovin’ weather, you, and I
The birds in harmony with your laughter
It’s seventy degrees of happily-ever-after
When there’s chance of rain you’ll pull me out of my slum
The sunshine in your hair makes my circuits buzz
Makes my circuits buzz, buzz, buzz
And now no other matters
Cus you’re the gal I’m after
The past is in the past
We’ll let it die
The sky is blue, the grass is green
But the best things have to be
It could thunder up above
But baby all I’m dreaming of
Lovin weather
You and I!
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9. |
Memories 2000
04:45
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(NukLeon)
Oh, memories…
Go and make some for me
There’s no reason to think that you can’t
There’s no reason to not sing and dance
The Wastes are hard
They leave you with battle scars
But believe me, you’re built to last
Nothing out there can hold you back
(Both)
Don’t you think for a second that you’re alone
Don’t you think for a second you have to outgrow
The need to belong, the need to be loved…
(Inkwell)
Oh memories
They’re waiting for you and me
Everybody has worth where it counts
Even when you feel down, you’re not out
You know it’s true
There’s so much in this world to do
Grand adventures for all who seek
There’s a reason that we have dreams
(Both)
Don’t you think for a second that you’re alone
Don’t you think for a second you have to outgrow
The need to belong, the need to be loved…
There’s a Love waiting for you that you don’t yet know
There’s a Life waiting for you, so get up and go
Make memories, you can make some with me
(Inkwell)
There’s time, go live, everybody has a little heart left
(NukLeon)
Out there waiting, voice says, “You have a little heart left.”
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(Inkwell)
The atomic exposition back in 1958
Was a place for brilliant vendors
Who had done their best to innovate
Machines and new creations
To improve this human race
Like an atom-powered blender
Or a car that travels time and space
Anything you could imagine
Came to life before your eyes
There was a man there selling cages
That were filled with copper butterflies
You could buy a talking toaster
All done up with sparkling chrome
Or a three-armed robot butler
It’s an atom-smashing fusion-powered
Future fantasy, and it’s smack in the middle
Of my twentieth century
(Both)
Come one, come all it’s about to begin
The spectacle to turn your frown into a toothy grin
Come right in, and take a seat
We’re pretty positive that you’ll never want to leave
Don’t be shy, come have some fun
The Atomic Exposition has already begun
Devices despite your wildest dreams
And creations that will simply make you scream
(NukLeon)
If there’s one thing that brings wings to hearts and smiles to faces
It’s hearing untold stories and seeing stupendous places
It’s all right here, I assure you I can’t lie
I could try but my circuitry just might fry
And I prefer life, so take it from me
Try some nitrogen ice-cream, freshly frozen
Never dozing off, fulfilling our dreams until the day our problems cease
(Inkwell) Mr. Zak, we would like you on the mic, would you kindly?
(ZAK)
Oh I’d love to speak!
There’s just so much to see
I’ll start off piece by piece
Of your industry
The hot steam powers up
The ferris wheel and spinning cups
It’s a new comprehension
For an atomic exposition.
Mechanical intuition with some fun ambition!
Dreams born into existence
Brought the park into fruition!
Is that an airborne ark?
It’s like a work of art!
It’s like a ride that goes arounds
While spreading cheer throughout the town!
(All)
It’s an atom-smashing fusion-powered
Future fantasy, and it’s smack in the middle
Of my twentieth century
(Expo Attendee 1)
Wow, so many lights and buttons and dials!
I think it's time to invest in the atom. It seems like a very stable market. Not volatile at all! Atomic energy is completely safe!
Mmm, that popcorn simply smells divine!
Mr. Eisenhower? What are YOU doing here?!
Hey, did ya see that new picture, Singing in the Rain?
(Expo Attendee 2)
Where is that music coming from?
I've been standing next to these machines all day and I feel completely fine!
Oh well look! La Croix for some reason!
Nah, see, I don't think humans will ever get to the moon...
Smell that, son? That's the smell of atomic radiation. Breathe it in, son, it's good for your bones!
(Expo Attendee 3)
Is that a Cadillac Eldorado?
Look at all the robots! That one's flying!
Dad, can we get a robot? I'll feed it and wash it and take it for walks...
Look at that tall silver man over there with the funny hat!
Duck season!
*Vietnamese parent yelling at their unruly child*
(Expo Attendee 4)
What's special about this ice cream? It's frozen with nitrogen?
Well that's pretty nifty!
Hey ma, you've been needing a new blender right? This one's powered by the atom!
By jove! Is that a boat taking off into the sky?!
Hey, did ya see that new picture, The Forbidden Planet?
Chorus 2a (All)
Come one, come all it’s about to begin
The spectacle to turn your frown into a toothy grin
Come right in, and take a seat
We’re pretty positive that you’ll never want to leave
Don’t be shy, come have some fun
The Atomic Exposition has already begun
Devices despite your wildest dreams
And creations that will simply make you scream
(All)
“By Atom’s glow, what a marvelous sight!
If it were up, to me, we’d be here all night!
I’ve never seen such a wondrous thing!
What a time to create! What a time to be!”
Try your best to keep from weeping, my dear
But it’s time to say goodbye to our festivities, I fear
We promise that we’ll be back, but til then
Feel free to go and listen to this album again
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